Common Bronzewing
A species of Australian Bronzewings Scientific name : Phaps chalcoptera Genus : Australian Bronzewings
Common Bronzewing, A species of Australian Bronzewings
Botanical name: Phaps chalcoptera
Genus: Australian Bronzewings
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Description
Males of the species have pale-yellow to yellow-white foreheads, and pink breasts. Both males and females have an easily discernible white line around and proximate to their eyes. Common bronzewings also have patches of red, blue and green on their wings, a feature which is characteristic of all bronzewing pigeons. Young birds are usually duller in colour and browner than the mature common bronzewing. Rarely found far from a source of water, common bronzewings either travel alone or in pairs or in flocks, and are usually cautious, making approach by humans or other animals difficult. Common bronzewings are, on average, between 30 and 36 centimetres (12–14 in) in length.
Size
36 cm
Colors
Brown
Green
Yellow
Red
Bronze
Gray
White
Pink
Life Expectancy
5.1 years
Feeding Habits
Common Bronzewing, a granivorous bird, predominantly consumes seeds and various vegetables. It forages in small flocks, displaying persistence as the search may extend for days. Requires regular access to water, relying on available watering sites.
Habitat
The habitat of common Bronzewing spans a range of wooded environments, excluding only the densest and wettest rainforests. They are a common sight in coastal heaths, arid scrublands such as mulga and mallee, and various types of sclerophyll forests. They can also be found in saltbush plains and open grasslands where trees and shrubs are present. Adaptably, common Bronzewing utilizes modified habitats, including farmlands, gardens, and roadside areas.
Dite type
Granivorous
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Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Pigeons and doves Family
Dove Genus
Australian Bronzewings Species
Common Bronzewing